WDAY Friday News Update - 05-24

James Patterson (Right) to be sentenced today for the abduction of Jayme Closs (Left)Rob Manch

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JAKE PATTERSON TO BE SENTENCED IN COURT TODAY

Jake Patterson, the man who kidnapped Jayme Closs after killing her parents, will be sentenced today.

The 21-year-old is headed back to court more than seven months after he broke into the Closs home, shot Denise and James Closs, and kidnapped 13-year-old Jayme. Patterson is charged with two counts of homicide and one count of kidnapping. He's expected to be sentenced to life in prison. Patterson was arrested in January, after Jayme escaped from his home in Barron, Wisconsin. He pleaded guilty in March. Both Patterson and the Closs family will be allowed to make statements today.

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"KILLER GRANNY" NOW CHARGED WITH MURDER IN MINNESOTA

The Minnesota woman, dubbed the "killer granny", who led police on a nationwide manhunt, is now being charged with murder.

57-year-old Lois Reiss has been charged with murder and theft in connection with her husband's death. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office had been processing forensic results before filing the charges. Riess is currently in a southwest Florida jail, awaiting trial for shooting and killing a woman so she could steal her identity. She's pleaded not guilty to the Florida murder charge. She could face life in prison if convicted.

KAYLA WESTCOTT TO UNDERGO MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION

An Ada, Minnesota woman, accused of murder in Clay County, will now undergo a mental health evaluation to see if she can help in her own defense.

A judge granted the request for a mental health evaluation from the attorney of 35-year old Kayla Westcott. Westcott faces one felony count of second-degree aiding and abetting a murder with intent, but without premeditation. Until the evaluation is complete, all criminal proceedings are on-hold. Her co-defendant, 40-year-old Jason Jensen, pleaded guilty to the same charge at a court hearing in April. He said Westcott killed Troy Yarbrough of Wahpeton. Yarbrough's remains were found at Jensen's home near Hitterdal. Jensen is scheduled to be sentenced on June 11th.